Golden Visa
Q. M. I.
Über die Vergabe von Goldenen Visa ist viel gesagt worden.
Aber was sind diese Visa eigentlich? Was sind die Vorteile?
Das von den portugiesischen Behörden im Oktober 2012 gestartete Golden Visa-Programm ist ein schneller Weg für ausländische Investoren aus Nicht-EU-Ländern, um eine voll gültige Aufenthaltsgenehmigung in Portugal zu erhalten ("Goldenes Visum").
Im Rahmen des Golden Visa-Programms müssen Nicht-EU-Bürger lediglich eine der im Gesetz festgelegten Investitionen tätigen, um die Aufenthaltsgenehmigung in Portugal zu erhalten. Diese Residenz ermöglicht es dem Investor, in Portugal einzureisen und / oder dort zu leben und sich innerhalb der großen Mehrheit der europäischen Länder (Schengen-Raum) frei zu bewegen.
Mit dem Ziel, ausländische Investitionen nach Portugal zu locken, ist das Golden Visa ein sehr einfaches und flexibles Programm mit einfachen und eindeutigen gesetzlichen Anforderungen. Mit extrem niedrigen Mindestaufenthaltsanforderungen ist das Goldene Visum eindeutig eines der attraktivsten Residenzprogramme für Anleger der Welt.
Das Golden Visa-Programm bietet Anlegern folgende Vorteile:
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Portuguese Golden Residency Permit
New legislation aimed at attracting foreign investment to Portugal.
Fast track for foreign investors to obtain Residency Permits in Portugal.
Types of qualifying investments:
Property Investments - Acquisition of Properties above €500,000 in total.
There is also the possibility of requesting the residency permit just with the signature of a Promissory Contract of Purchase and Sale with a payment of a deposit of 500,000 Euro.
Joint acquisition of properties provided that each of the joint owners invest €500,000 or more (for example: 3 investors could make a joint investment of 1.5M€).
Possibility of financing above €500,000.
Total freedom to rent or lease the properties.
Capital Investments
Transfer of Funds above € 1,000,000. This may include direct investment into any company in Portugal.
Job Creation
Creation of a minimum of 10 jobs.
General requirement
Investments maintained for a minimum of 5 years.
Portuguese Golden Residency Permit – Property Investments – Legal Information
Acquisition of Properties above € 500,000.
Purchased after 8th October 2012.
Acquisition completed before the application for residency permit.
Properties acquired free from any charges or mortgages.
Minimum stays in Portugal – 7 days first year & 14 days following periods of 2 years.
Residency Application made within a maximum of 90 days after entry in Portugal.
Residency Permit granted for an initial period of 1 year & renewed for periods of 2 years.
Possibility of permanent residency after year 5 and nationality one year later.
Bearers of Investor Residency Permits may travel freely in the Schengen area.
Portuguese Golden Residency Permit – Documents & requirements
Portuguese Golden Residency Permit – Portugal Property recommended legal services.
All in one package of legal services with full support to the foreign investor covering the property acquisition and the application for investor residency permit.
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PropertyWork:
Full legal due diligence on property.
Preparation and assistance on property acquisition, including client representation. Receipt and holding of funds in a Lawyers client/escrow account (if required).
Property registration procedures and document services.
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Application for Golden Residency Permit:
Preparation and submission of initial application and required documentation Representation before the Portuguese Authorities.
Accompanying client to the Portuguese Authorities (when required).
Full assistance with renewals.